It's not a big zoo but there's a nice variety of animals.
Keep in mind that KC is a city dog and had never seen animals like this before. She growled at the wallaby and here she is mesmorized by the yaks.
Monday, 11 August 2008
High Park Zoo
After our walk in High Park this morning, KC and I walked through the zoo that is in the Park.
It's not a big zoo but there's a nice variety of animals.
Keep in mind that KC is a city dog and had never seen animals like this before. She growled at the wallaby and here she is mesmorized by the yaks.
It's not a big zoo but there's a nice variety of animals.
Keep in mind that KC is a city dog and had never seen animals like this before. She growled at the wallaby and here she is mesmorized by the yaks.
High Park
KC and I went to High Park this morning (it's a 15 minute drive west of us). We were there for about two hours and had a great time!
We parked just east of the zoo. High Park spans 399 acres and we walked along the perimeter of the Park. We headed south towards the Queensway and then following Grenadier Pond.
You can catch the train for a tour if you want.
We followed the West Ravine Nature Trails.
KC found the plant that she loves and grazed for a bit.
Except for the far off sounds of traffic, you'd never know that we were in the middle of Canada's largest city!
It's hard to believe that at the top of this trail is one of Toronto's busiest streets, Bloor Street W!
See ... I told you!
I used to live in the apartment complex in the back (the beige buildings) for five years before I moved to where I live now in June 2001.
We walked along Bloor Street W.
Then we went back into the woods again and followed the Spring Creek Nature Trails.
We came across doggy hill.
And Dream in the Park, an outside theatre that puts on Shakespeare plays every summer.
Back on the trail again.
KC is still lively after our long walk.
We parked just east of the zoo. High Park spans 399 acres and we walked along the perimeter of the Park. We headed south towards the Queensway and then following Grenadier Pond.
You can catch the train for a tour if you want.
We followed the West Ravine Nature Trails.
KC found the plant that she loves and grazed for a bit.
Except for the far off sounds of traffic, you'd never know that we were in the middle of Canada's largest city!
It's hard to believe that at the top of this trail is one of Toronto's busiest streets, Bloor Street W!
See ... I told you!
I used to live in the apartment complex in the back (the beige buildings) for five years before I moved to where I live now in June 2001.
We walked along Bloor Street W.
Then we went back into the woods again and followed the Spring Creek Nature Trails.
We came across doggy hill.
And Dream in the Park, an outside theatre that puts on Shakespeare plays every summer.
Back on the trail again.
KC is still lively after our long walk.
Sunday, 10 August 2008
Maple Leaf dish cloth
I made a dish cloth tonight ... it took less than two hours.
Size #4.5mm knitting needles
Finished cloth measured about 8" x 8"
Cast on 35 stitches.
Rows 1-6: Garter Stitch (Knit each row) for 6 rows.
Rows 7: (RS) K across all 35 stitches.
Row 8: (WS) K4 then P27, then K4.
Row 9: (RS) K across all 35 stitches.
Row 10: (WS) K4 then P27, then K4.
Row 11: (RS) K4 then K13, P1, K13, then K4
Row 12: (WS) K4 then P27, then K4.
Row 13: K4 then K13, P1, K13, then K4
Row 14: (WS) K4 then P27, then K4.
Row 15: K4 then K13, P1, K13, then K4
Row 16: (WS) K4 then P27, then K4.
Row 17: K4 then K13, P1, K13, then K4
Row 18: (WS) K4 then P27, then K4.
Row 19: K4 then K13, P1, K13, then K4
Row 20: (WS) K4 then P27, then K4.
Row 21: K4 then K7, P13, K7, then K4
Row 22: (WS) K4 then P27, then K4.
Row 23: K4 then K9, P9, K9, then K4
Row 24: (WS) K4 then P27, then K4.
Row 25: K4 then K8, P11, K8, then K4
Row 26: (WS) K4 then P27, then K4.
Row 27: K4 then K6, P15, K6, then K4
Row 28: (WS) K4 then P27, then K4
Row 29: K4 then K4, P19, K4, then K4
Row 30: (WS) K4 then P27, then K4
Row 31: K4 then K5, P17, K5, then K4
Row 32: (WS) K4 then P27, then K4
Row 33: K4 then K3, P6, K1, P7, K1, P6, K3, then K4
Row 34: (WS) K4 then P27, then K4
Row 35: K4 then K5, P2, K3, P7, K3, P2, K5, then K4
Row 36: (WS) K4 then P27, then K4
Row 37: K4 then K4, P1, K5, P7, K5, P1, K4, then K4
Row 38: (WS) K4 then P27, then K4
Row 39: K4 then K9, P9, K9, then K4
Row 40: (WS) K4 then P27, then K4
Row 41: K4 then K9, P2, K1, P3, K1, P2, K9, then K4
Row 42: (WS) K4 then P27, then K4
Row 43: (RS) K4 then K8, P1, K3, P3, K3, P1, K8, then K4
Row 44: (WS) K4 then P27, then K4
Row 45: (RS) K4 then K13, P1, K13, then K4
Row 46: (WS) K4 then P27, then K4
Row 47: (RS) K4 then K13, P1, K13, then K4
Row 48: (WS) K4 then P27, then K4
Row 49: (RS) K across all 35 stitches
Row 50: (WS) K4 then P27, then K4
Rows 51-57: Garter Stitch (Knit all rows) binding off on Row 57.
Sew in ends and the Maple Leaf dish cloth is done!
Size #4.5mm knitting needlesFinished cloth measured about 8" x 8"
Cast on 35 stitches.
Rows 1-6: Garter Stitch (Knit each row) for 6 rows.
Rows 7: (RS) K across all 35 stitches.
Row 8: (WS) K4 then P27, then K4.
Row 9: (RS) K across all 35 stitches.
Row 10: (WS) K4 then P27, then K4.
Row 11: (RS) K4 then K13, P1, K13, then K4
Row 12: (WS) K4 then P27, then K4.
Row 13: K4 then K13, P1, K13, then K4
Row 14: (WS) K4 then P27, then K4.
Row 15: K4 then K13, P1, K13, then K4
Row 16: (WS) K4 then P27, then K4.
Row 17: K4 then K13, P1, K13, then K4
Row 18: (WS) K4 then P27, then K4.
Row 19: K4 then K13, P1, K13, then K4
Row 20: (WS) K4 then P27, then K4.
Row 21: K4 then K7, P13, K7, then K4
Row 22: (WS) K4 then P27, then K4.
Row 23: K4 then K9, P9, K9, then K4
Row 24: (WS) K4 then P27, then K4.
Row 25: K4 then K8, P11, K8, then K4
Row 26: (WS) K4 then P27, then K4.
Row 27: K4 then K6, P15, K6, then K4
Row 28: (WS) K4 then P27, then K4
Row 29: K4 then K4, P19, K4, then K4
Row 30: (WS) K4 then P27, then K4
Row 31: K4 then K5, P17, K5, then K4
Row 32: (WS) K4 then P27, then K4
Row 33: K4 then K3, P6, K1, P7, K1, P6, K3, then K4
Row 34: (WS) K4 then P27, then K4
Row 35: K4 then K5, P2, K3, P7, K3, P2, K5, then K4
Row 36: (WS) K4 then P27, then K4
Row 37: K4 then K4, P1, K5, P7, K5, P1, K4, then K4
Row 38: (WS) K4 then P27, then K4
Row 39: K4 then K9, P9, K9, then K4
Row 40: (WS) K4 then P27, then K4
Row 41: K4 then K9, P2, K1, P3, K1, P2, K9, then K4
Row 42: (WS) K4 then P27, then K4
Row 43: (RS) K4 then K8, P1, K3, P3, K3, P1, K8, then K4
Row 44: (WS) K4 then P27, then K4
Row 45: (RS) K4 then K13, P1, K13, then K4
Row 46: (WS) K4 then P27, then K4
Row 47: (RS) K4 then K13, P1, K13, then K4
Row 48: (WS) K4 then P27, then K4
Row 49: (RS) K across all 35 stitches
Row 50: (WS) K4 then P27, then K4
Rows 51-57: Garter Stitch (Knit all rows) binding off on Row 57.
Sew in ends and the Maple Leaf dish cloth is done!
Nap time
Competitions can tire you out!
Gord came second in a fencing tournament this morning. Yay, Gord!
And KC was in a liver treat bobbing contest.
And now they nap.
Gord came second in a fencing tournament this morning. Yay, Gord!
And KC was in a liver treat bobbing contest.
And now they nap.First Annual Dog Day of Summer event
KC and I walked over to Trinity Bellwoods Park (Queen W/Strachan - a 20 minute walk for us) to check out the First Annual Dog Day of Summer event.
We got there a bit early so KC could have fun running around her fav park!
Our neighbour, Bailey, and his mom, Leanne, were there.
Leanne is a member of the park's Dog Association Committee and was volunteering at one of the tables. It looks like Bailey was a big help!
I bought some raffle tix ... hopefully I'll win some grooming for KC.
There were lots of dogs in the pit where the event was, which is where they filmed some of the movie Dog Park.
Here's KC sporting a stylish bandara.
Despite the rain, there was a liver treat bobbing contest. Bailey won his round.
KC participated too ... but the water in the bowl freaked her out. She needed my help getting them.
It came down to Bailey and a Dashund in the finals. After two ties, the Dashund won a $100 gift certificate for obedience lessons.
One of the vets where we take KC was speaking when we left.
It was a fun event which I hope becomes an annual event. Hopefully the weather will be better ... it was 15C and raining today.
We got there a bit early so KC could have fun running around her fav park!
Our neighbour, Bailey, and his mom, Leanne, were there.
Leanne is a member of the park's Dog Association Committee and was volunteering at one of the tables. It looks like Bailey was a big help!
I bought some raffle tix ... hopefully I'll win some grooming for KC.
There were lots of dogs in the pit where the event was, which is where they filmed some of the movie Dog Park.
Here's KC sporting a stylish bandara.
Despite the rain, there was a liver treat bobbing contest. Bailey won his round.
KC participated too ... but the water in the bowl freaked her out. She needed my help getting them.
It came down to Bailey and a Dashund in the finals. After two ties, the Dashund won a $100 gift certificate for obedience lessons.
One of the vets where we take KC was speaking when we left.
It was a fun event which I hope becomes an annual event. Hopefully the weather will be better ... it was 15C and raining today.
Green Thumb Sunday
Did you play?I don't think my brandy wine tomatoes are going to amount to much ... but hopefully the heavy rain we've been getting with help. Here they are this morning.
Saturday, 9 August 2008
Hearts Dishcloth
I made a dishcloth tonight and it just took a couple hours.
I'd never made one before and I'm happy the way it turned out.
Cotton yarn
#4.5mm knitting needles
Finished measured about 8”x8”.
Abbreviations: K=Knit, P=Purl, RS=Right Side of cloth, WS=Wrong Side of cloth, Garter Stitch=Knit all rows, Stocking Stitch=Knit one row, purl the next
This cloth has 4 stitches Garter Stitch at the beginning and ending of each row for side border stitches. Heart design is worked on RS of cloth in P stitches.
Directions: Cast on 35 stitches.
Rows 1-6:Garter Stitch (Knit each row) for 6 rows.
Row 7-12: Stocking Stitch, knitting the first 4 & last 4 stitches (of each row) in Garter Stitch for the side border stitches.
Row 13: (RS) K4 then K13, P1, K13, then K4.
Row 14: (WS) K4 then P27, then K4.
Row 15: K4 then K12, P3, K12, then K4.
Row 16: (WS) K4 then P27, then K4.
Row 17: K4 then K11, P5, K11 then K4.
Row 18: (WS) K4 then P27, then K4.
Row 19: K4 then K10, P7, K10, then K4.
Row 20: (WS) K4 then P27, then K4.
Row 21: K4 then K9, P9, K9, then K4.
Row 22: (WS) K4 then P27, then K4.
Row 23: K4 then K8, P11, K8, then K4
Row 24: (WS) K4 then P27, then K4.
Row 25: K4 then K8, P5, K1, P5, K8, then K4.
Row 26: (WS) K4 then P27, then K4.
Row 27: K4 then K9, P4, K1, P4, K9, then K4
Row 28: (WS) K4 then P27, then K4.
Row 29: (Begin bottom of second heart) (RS) K4 then K13, P1, K13, then K4.
Row 30: (WS) K4 then P27, then K4.
Row 31: K4 then K12, P3, K12, then K4.
Row 32: (WS) K4 then P27, then K4.
Row 33: K4 then K11, P5, K11 then K4.
Row 34: (WS) K4 then P27, then K4.
Row 35: K4 then K10, P7, K10, then K4.
Row 36: (WS) K4 then P27, then K4.
Row 37: K4 then K9, P9, K9, then K4.
Row 38: (WS) K4 then P27, then K4.
Row 39: K4 then K8, P11, K8, then K4
Row 40: (WS) K4 then P27, then K4.
Row 41: K4 then K8, P5, K1, P5, K8, then K4.
Row 42: (WS) K4 then P27, then K4.
Row 43: K4 then K9, P4, K1, P4, K9, then K4
Row 44: (WS) K4 then P27, then K4.
Rows 45-49: Stocking Stitch (Knit one row, Purl the next) with first 4 & last 4 stitches of each row in Garter Stitch.
Rows 50-56: Garter Stitch for 7 rows, binding off on Row 56.
Sew in ends and the hearts dishcloth is done!
I'd never made one before and I'm happy the way it turned out.
Cotton yarn
#4.5mm knitting needles
Finished measured about 8”x8”.
Abbreviations: K=Knit, P=Purl, RS=Right Side of cloth, WS=Wrong Side of cloth, Garter Stitch=Knit all rows, Stocking Stitch=Knit one row, purl the next
This cloth has 4 stitches Garter Stitch at the beginning and ending of each row for side border stitches. Heart design is worked on RS of cloth in P stitches.
Directions: Cast on 35 stitches.
Rows 1-6:Garter Stitch (Knit each row) for 6 rows.
Row 7-12: Stocking Stitch, knitting the first 4 & last 4 stitches (of each row) in Garter Stitch for the side border stitches.
Row 13: (RS) K4 then K13, P1, K13, then K4.
Row 14: (WS) K4 then P27, then K4.
Row 15: K4 then K12, P3, K12, then K4.
Row 16: (WS) K4 then P27, then K4.
Row 17: K4 then K11, P5, K11 then K4.
Row 18: (WS) K4 then P27, then K4.
Row 19: K4 then K10, P7, K10, then K4.
Row 20: (WS) K4 then P27, then K4.
Row 21: K4 then K9, P9, K9, then K4.
Row 22: (WS) K4 then P27, then K4.
Row 23: K4 then K8, P11, K8, then K4
Row 24: (WS) K4 then P27, then K4.
Row 25: K4 then K8, P5, K1, P5, K8, then K4.
Row 26: (WS) K4 then P27, then K4.
Row 27: K4 then K9, P4, K1, P4, K9, then K4
Row 28: (WS) K4 then P27, then K4.
Row 29: (Begin bottom of second heart) (RS) K4 then K13, P1, K13, then K4.
Row 30: (WS) K4 then P27, then K4.
Row 31: K4 then K12, P3, K12, then K4.
Row 32: (WS) K4 then P27, then K4.
Row 33: K4 then K11, P5, K11 then K4.
Row 34: (WS) K4 then P27, then K4.
Row 35: K4 then K10, P7, K10, then K4.
Row 36: (WS) K4 then P27, then K4.
Row 37: K4 then K9, P9, K9, then K4.
Row 38: (WS) K4 then P27, then K4.
Row 39: K4 then K8, P11, K8, then K4
Row 40: (WS) K4 then P27, then K4.
Row 41: K4 then K8, P5, K1, P5, K8, then K4.
Row 42: (WS) K4 then P27, then K4.
Row 43: K4 then K9, P4, K1, P4, K9, then K4
Row 44: (WS) K4 then P27, then K4.
Rows 45-49: Stocking Stitch (Knit one row, Purl the next) with first 4 & last 4 stitches of each row in Garter Stitch.
Rows 50-56: Garter Stitch for 7 rows, binding off on Row 56.
Sew in ends and the hearts dishcloth is done!
"Lauchie, Liza and Rory", SummerWorks, Factory Theatre, Toronto, ON
Gord and I saw "Lauchie, Liza and Rory" this afternoon at the Factory Theatre (Bathurst/Adelaide W). It's part of the Summer Works Theatre Festival.A whimsical comedy about loyalty and misplaced love set in 1940s Cape Breton and centers around Lauchie and Rory Macdonald, identical twins who share a love for the same woman, Liza. A short story, artfully adapted by Sheldon Currie (the movie Margaret's Museum is based on one of his stories), ingeniously staged by Mary Colin Chisholm.
There are just two actors in the play skillfully playing the parts of eight characters.
Sheldon Currie was an English prof of mine at St. F.X.U. in Antigonish, NS. I had taken one of his courses in 1983, the year I graduated.
I saw Sheldon in the audience today so I said hello. He didn't remember me but it was nice to see him nonetheless. He's retired now and still living in Nova Scotia.
Fruity goodness
I love fruit.
It's good for you.
Why don't I eat more of it?
I dunno!
So I bought a bunch of fruit yesterday, put 'em in a bowl and have the bowl easily accessible on the counter.
It's good for you.
Why don't I eat more of it?
I dunno!
So I bought a bunch of fruit yesterday, put 'em in a bowl and have the bowl easily accessible on the counter.
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